Welcome
VB Turnbull Ltd welcome you to this online public consultation relating to the proposed development of up to 255 no. new homes with associated road infrastructure, car parking, open spaces and landscaping at Yarm View, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees.
Please note that this consultation is separate from the statutory consultation that Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council will conduct once the planning application has been submitted and validated.
This will provide a further opportunity to make comments on the proposal.
This website contains information about the proposed development and provides an opportunity for you to submit comments to inform the final planning application.
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About VB Turnbull Ltd
VB Turnbull Ltd is a family-owned company based in Durham, set up in 2011. The company invests in land and property across North East England and North Yorkshire. The company has a great track record of working with local communities and Councils to bring forward high quality, sustainable and characterful housing developments, where people want to live. VB Turnbull Ltd functions as the parent company to Dere Street Homes Ltd.
Dere Street Homes have built up an enviable reputation for the creation of high-quality developments using bespoke house designs ranging from two-bedroom starter homes up to six-bedroom executive homes.
The Site
The 13.4ha site is located on the south-western edge of Eaglescliffe. It is bound by:
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Aislaby Road to the south, beyond which lies an arable field that may be used for enhancing biodiversity;
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Nelly Burdon’s Beck to the east, beyond which lies the urban edge of Eaglescliffe;
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A residential dwelling, a track, functioning as a Public Right of Way, and arable fields to the west; and
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Hunters Edge and Hunters Rest housing developments to the north, with arable land and a farm house to the north-west.
There are a number of shops, services and employment opportunities within and in close proximity to Eaglescliffe, including Yarm High Street; industrial estates to the north at Urlay Nook, Durham Lane, Preston Farm; and Teesside Airport to the west. These can be reached by both active travel means, such as walking or cycling, and public transport.
Site Context Plan
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The Vision and Development Proposals
The proposal is for the development of up to 255 no. new homes with associated road infrastructure, car parking, open spaces and landscaping. This would offer an attractive extension to the town along with the creation of a new parkland accessible to existing and new residents.
The development will include a range of new high-quality homes, together with a green landscape corridor to the east and south of the development. Affordable housing will be provided to enable local families to find suitable accommodation and gain a first step on the housing ladder (it is anticipated 20% of the total number will be affordable).
Housing for older people or people with specific access requirements is also proposed to ensure the development provides a range of accessible homes that serve all ages and needs within the community.
Masterplan
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Social benefits
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A range of new high-quality homes, including bungalows, accessible homes and 20% affordable homes
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Contributions, where required, to education and health facilities in the local area
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Supporting Yarm District Centre shops, services and facilities, by delivering homes within walking distance of the Centre
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Pockets of green amenity spaces throughout the development
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Pedestrian and cycle links throughout the site
Economic Benefits
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775 new jobs, including:
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267 direct jobs
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202 indirect jobs
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212 induced jobs
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The development would be expected to generate £282,365 in Council Tax
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Approximately £201,550 in education contributions
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£6.6 million spending in local shops
Environmental Benefits
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New homes will use low carbon energy
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Development within walking distance of Yarm District Centre
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Delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain both within the Green Infrastructure to the north of Aislaby Road and 4ha of land to the south of Aislaby Road
Technical Matters
A full suite of technical reports will be submitted with the planning application. Key points are summarised below.
Landscape
Careful consideration has been given to the location of housing and landscaping within the site to reduce potential landscape and visual impacts. Significant landscape belts are proposed, particularly on the western boundary of the site. A large area of accessible open space is proposed in the eastern part of the site for the benefit of new and existing residents.
Have Your Say
Thank you for reviewing the initial proposals for this development.
VB Turnbull Ltd is committed to engaging with the community and it is important to us that local people have the opportunity to view and comment on the proposals before a planning application is submitted.
Please do take a few minutes to fill in our feedback form and provide your views on the scheme.
The closing date for comments is Tuesday 12 August 2025 however, comments after this date may still be reviewed.
A Statement of Community Involvement will be available to view as part of the submission documents on Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s website upon submission of the planning application. This statement will set out an analysis of the feedback that has been received and any changes made to the scheme as a result of this consultation.
What’s Next?
The design of the scheme is evolving and the final proposal will take into consideration comments received from this consultation. A formal planning application will be made in late summer / early autumn 20205. If the application is approved, construction could start on site in 2026.
